Torso Rotation (with the Superband)
Hey gang, Doug here with DB Strength down at Alliance Training Center. Today I'm going to show you a torso rotation exercise that I like a lot – primarily for the mid-section, but it’s working [...]
The Deadlift
Hey guys, Doug here with DB Strength down at Alliance Training Center. Today I'm going to show you the deadlift, which is one of my favorite exercises, both for the everyday client and for the combat athlete as well. One reason I love the deadlift so much is it’s really a full body exercise, so it’s a compound lift. It’s one of those exercises where you get a lot of bang for your buck. I love it for the grip component – obviously MMA, grappling, those sorts of sports, grip is a huge component of the game. It’s a pulling movement, so if you're trying to control your opponent, pull them into your guard, keep them right against the cage, things like that, that pulling strength is paramount. The deadlift is one of the best exercises for that.
Interview with John Boesky for MMA Conditioning Association *VIDEO*
Article by: Doug Balazarini In order to continue to grow and learn more about the field of health and fitness, I’m always reading, studying, watching DVDs, and attending conferences & workshops. I’m also doing my [...]
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING WORKSHOP At Alliance Training Center in San Diego
NEW content included for the first time!! Approved for 0.4 NSCA CEU’s! Get an exclusive inside look at how top UFC athletes prepare for a fight! This 4-hour interactive workshop is both lecture and hands-on [...]
World-Renowned Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini Joins MMA Conditioning Association Faculty
Article by WEBWIRE Well-known for his toughness and smarts in serving as assistant coach for Team Cruz on FX’s “The Ultimate Fighter Live,†world-renowned mixed martial arts and strength coach Doug Balzarini has joined the [...]
MMA Legend Vitor Belfort Training With Dominick Cruz & The Rest Of Alliance MMA in Las Vegas
Watch as UFC Fighter Vitor Belfort trains alongside Dominick Cruz, Ross Pearson, Wilson Reis, Mike Chandler, AJ Matthews, and the rest of Alliance MMA.
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Week 8 – TEAM CRUZ Strength & Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini
Week 8 started a little rough…we woke up with no running water on Sunday morning. Pipes burst in the complex so we were shower-less for the day. With no practices scheduled in the morning, I [...]
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Week 7 – TEAM CRUZ Coach Doug Balzarini
Monday was a full day of training clients in San Diego. I finished up with my last client around 5:30pm. It was great to catch up with my home clients and see how they were [...]
Strength & Conditioning Coach Fights Dominick Cruz, Phil Davis & Wilson Reis *VIDEO*
Watch Coach Doug Balzarini take on the UFC Champion Dominick Cruz, Bellator Veteran Wilson Reis, and UFC Fighter Phil Davis
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Week 6 – TEAM CRUZ Coach Doug Balzarini
Another long week in the books! I woke up early Sunday and hit up a neighborhood park for a kettlebell workout with some hills sprints mixed in. I recently signed up for the RKC workshop [...]
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Week 5 – TEAM CRUZ Coach Doug Balzarini
It was definitely nice to stay out in Vegas and not have to deal with the long drive this week. I miss not getting back to work with my San Diego clients but I know [...]
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Week 4 – TEAM CRUZ Strength & Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini
Article by Coach Doug Balzarini Monday Like the previous weeks, this week began on Monday in San Diego with my “general population†clients. This week I decided to fly back Tuesday morning so I was [...]
Eat Like The Dominator – Dominick Cruz On Food
Article By Frank Curreri Dominick Cruz: Fights at 135 Pounds; Eats 5,000 Calories a Day Tony Mandarich. One of the greatest offensive linemen in college history. And... arguably the biggest bust in the NFL draft [...]
The Ultimate Fighter Week 3 – TEAM CRUZ Strength & Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini
Article By Strength & Conditioning Coach Doug Balzarini Week 3 was another great week. They are long grinds, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Like last week, I was in San Diego on [...]
Doug Balzarini Update From Las Vegas: What Is UFC Champion Dominick Cruz Eating?
Doug Balzarini Update From Las Vegas: What Is UFC Champion Dominick Cruz Eating? Click Here For more info on Doug Balzarini and his Strength & Conditioning Training Program For The Combat Athlete
Top Heavy Ropes Exercises for MMA Athletes
Aricle by Doug Balzarini As Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) continues to grow in popularity, so do the methods and techniques used to help the MMA athletes reach their full potential. Coaches are realizing that their [...]
Critical Component Series – Power (2 of 6)
Power is king. Improve your power and dominate your competition with these simple and effective movements. In this 6-part series, I will briefly explain the essential pieces that comprise a complete strength and conditioning program [...]
Doug Balzarini: TRX Sequences for Strength Gain
Why do one exercise when you can do two? Back-to-back exercises with TRX will help increase your strength and power endurance. As mentioned in previous articles, the TRX suspension trainer is used in all of [...]
Grip Strength Training At Mission Bay – American Ninja Warrior Style *VIDEO*
www.DBstrength.com Clip of a recent "play" day down at Mission Bay... The goal? Get around the apparatus without touching the ground. Great grip strength training routine. A possible 'American Ninja Warrior' tryout in my future...
Strength Training at Alliance Training Center with UFC Fighter Brandon Vera
Quick clip with UFC athlete Brandon Vera showing a full body circuit using the TRX suspension trainer and the RIP trainer down at Alliance Training Center.